Cover letter feedback by Joshua Viau https://padlet.com/jbviau/ixfdri9piwvw (re: the NPR article on Edmodo) en-us 2017-03-07 17:00:50 UTC 2017-03-09 15:51:34 UTC hello@padlet.com Please post both a "DO" and a "DON'T" about cover letter writing, in your informed opinion. jbviau https://padlet.com/jbviau/ixfdri9piwvw/wish/158418694 2017-03-07 17:12:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jbviau/ixfdri9piwvw/wish/158418694 Charnel Hosty https://padlet.com/jbviau/ixfdri9piwvw/wish/158459337 Do: Proofread for mistakes that can cost you the job

Don't: Speak negative of previous employers]]> 2017-03-07 18:53:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jbviau/ixfdri9piwvw/wish/158459337 Ashley Rolnick https://padlet.com/jbviau/ixfdri9piwvw/wish/158460108 Do: Maintain a confident, enthusiastic tone.

Don't: Go beyond one page or try to be cute, it can seem unprofessional.

]]> 2017-03-07 18:55:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jbviau/ixfdri9piwvw/wish/158460108 https://padlet.com/jbviau/ixfdri9piwvw/wish/158463747 Do: Say what you can contribute
Don't: Focus mainly on what you can gaib]]> 2017-03-07 19:04:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jbviau/ixfdri9piwvw/wish/158463747 JOSNER SAINTIL https://padlet.com/jbviau/ixfdri9piwvw/wish/158464533 Immediately grab attention.

DON'T:  Write long jargon-filled sentences.]]> 2017-03-07 19:06:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jbviau/ixfdri9piwvw/wish/158464533 Hannah Dodds https://padlet.com/jbviau/ixfdri9piwvw/wish/158465559 Do: Say what you can contribute 
Don't: Focus mainly on what you can get from them]]> 2017-03-07 19:09:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jbviau/ixfdri9piwvw/wish/158465559 Kafeaceia https://padlet.com/jbviau/ixfdri9piwvw/wish/158465855 Do : Grab reader by stating the great ideas you have.

Don't : Don't focus on what you can gain from them but from what you can do for them.]]> 2017-03-07 19:10:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jbviau/ixfdri9piwvw/wish/158465855 Brenda Senatus https://padlet.com/jbviau/ixfdri9piwvw/wish/158465863 Do end with a statement of intent (e.g., I will be in touch on Tuesday to discuss the possibility of an interview).

  • Don't resort to cliches, exaggerations, or false flattery.

]]> 2017-03-07 19:10:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jbviau/ixfdri9piwvw/wish/158465863 Jacie Balboa https://padlet.com/jbviau/ixfdri9piwvw/wish/158467310 DO: have confidence and make sure you have proper  grammar


DONT: Lie about things you do not have experience in ]]> 2017-03-07 19:14:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jbviau/ixfdri9piwvw/wish/158467310 Princeton Williams https://padlet.com/jbviau/ixfdri9piwvw/wish/158467422 Do: make sure you look over all of your writing when done
Don't: Make mistakes if so correct them quickly]]> 2017-03-07 19:14:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jbviau/ixfdri9piwvw/wish/158467422 https://padlet.com/jbviau/ixfdri9piwvw/wish/158467823 Lovegeurson Fleurine            Dont- use slang vocabulary 
Do- proof reading ]]> 2017-03-07 19:15:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jbviau/ixfdri9piwvw/wish/158467823 Glanise https://padlet.com/jbviau/ixfdri9piwvw/wish/158468948 Do : Have someone edit your letter and proofread for mistakes
DOnt ; focus on just what you can gain from it , focus on what can you provide that others cannot]]> 2017-03-07 19:17:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jbviau/ixfdri9piwvw/wish/158468948 Fabian https://padlet.com/jbviau/ixfdri9piwvw/wish/158470122 Do: Be honest about everything they ask from you.

Don't: Cheat your way by making up something that has nothing to do to what you can really do.]]> 2017-03-07 19:20:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jbviau/ixfdri9piwvw/wish/158470122 Tashauna https://padlet.com/jbviau/ixfdri9piwvw/wish/158470661 I completely agree with the article. Everyone tends to write a cliche. ]]> 2017-03-07 19:22:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jbviau/ixfdri9piwvw/wish/158470661